Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Velvet
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970
Located in Chicago, IL
Teddy Bear Sofa, 1970's. Fabric is original, with no rips, tears or stains. Made by Schweiger
Velvet
$15,500 / set
H 29 in W 107 in D 39 in
Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Schweiger Industries Cream Teddy Bear Sofa & 2 Lounge Chairs - 3 Piece
Faux Fur
Svend Skipper Teddy Bear Three Seat Sofa
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Danish Designer: Svend Skipper Manufacturer: Skipper Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, wool Measurements: 83? wide x 35.5? deep x 33.5? tall (seat height 16.5?) ...
Wool, Teak
$3,930Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 35.44 in
Space Age Three-Seater Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi in Teddy Bear & Leatherette
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Catania, CT
. Upholstered in its original cream teddy bear fabric and black leatherette, this piece perfectly complements
Fabric, Faux Leather
$6,606
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 43.31 in
Space Age Modular Sofa by Adriano Piazzesi, Cream Teddy Bear & Leatherette, 1970
Located in Catania, CT
teddy bear fabric and black leatherette. The modular design allows for flexible configurations
Fabric, Faux Leather
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Teddy Bear Fabric Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy Bear Camel Fabric Pair of
Brass
$2,400
H 36 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel Teddy Bear Fabric Vladimir Kagan Zoe Sofa for American Leather in Curly Teddy
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 37.41 in
Cassina Maralunga Designer Sofa Wool White Two-Seat Function Couch Modern
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Grenoble, FR
Original Cassina Maralunga designer teddy bear wool sofa in a minimalistic and modern design, with
Wool
1970s Schweiger Teddy Bear Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
Absolutely love the lines of this sofa!! It’s plush original fabric is so comfortable and cozy
Fabric
1970s Schweiger Teddy Bear Sofa
Located in Chicago, IL
This plush sofa features it's original fabric in excellent condition and arm covers unopened in
Fabric
Sold
H 29 in W 96 in D 53 in
Vladimir Kagan Directional Serpentine Cloud Sofa in Teddy-bear Tan Boucle
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Culver City, CA
This sofa is absolutely gorgeous! Clad in a heavy nap, light teddy-bear tan colored boucle, this
Bouclé
"Arizona" Loveseat Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Decatur, GA
giant sofa shaped teddy bear. Expertly restored by our in-house team. All new sherpa boucle. Goose
Bouclé
Sold
H 29 in W 82 in D 34 in
"Arizona" Sofa in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen, Danish Modern
By Niels Eilersen, Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Decatur, GA
sofa shaped teddy bear. Expertly restored by our in-house team. All new sherpa boucle. Goose down
Bouclé
Sold
H 29 in W 82 in D 34 in
"Arizona" Sofa + Loveseat Set in Bouclé, Jens Juul Eilersen for Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Jens Juul Eilersen
Located in Decatur, GA
sitting in a giant sofa shaped teddy bear. Expertly restored by our in-house team. All new sherpa boucle
Bouclé
Sold
H 29.5 in W 128 in D 31 in
Vintage 1970s Two-Piece Carson’s Crescent Shaped Curved Sectional Sofa
By Carsons, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chattanooga, TN
beige and brown upholstery. Around here we call it the “Teddy Bear Sofa.” No worry for comfort with the
Fabric, Walnut
Mid Century Tufted Sofa with Luxurious Donghia Mohair
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century teddy bear couch.
Sold
H 33.47 in W 86.62 in D 41.34 in
Jean Royere Documented Couch Covered In Teddy Bear Faux Fur Wool
Located in Paris, ile de france
JEAN ROYERE large couch covered in teddy bear faux fur wool material, documented in JEAN ROYERE
Sold
H 27.56 in W 51.19 in D 37.41 in
Unique Pair of 1970s Cini Boeri Fiberglass Sofas for Knoll in Teddy Bear Fur
By Gavina, Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
beautiful teddy bear fur fabric, very soft and comfortable. For sure very unique in this style. Very good
Faux Fur, Fiberglass
Sold
H 28.75 in W 114.18 in D 78.75 in
Unique 1970s Modular Curved Sofa with Teddy Bear Fur and Beechwood Legs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely reupholstered and
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 28.75 in W 143.71 in D 78.75 in
Unique 1970s Modular Curved Sofa with Teddy Bear Fur & Beechwood Legs, Recamier
By Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s-1980s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 118.12 in D 63 in
Modular Curved Sofa, Germany 1970s with Teddy Bear Fur, Cane and Beechwood Legs
By Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s-1980s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Sold
H 35.44 in W 118.12 in D 63 in
Modular Curved Sofa, Germany 1970s with Teddy Bear Fur, Cane and Beechwood Legs
By Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and unique 1970s-1980s modular curved sofa, solid beechwood legs, completely
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Sold
H 31.11 in W 79.14 in D 33.47 in
Unique Danish Fritz Hansen Sofa Mod. 1669 in Teddy Bear Fur and Leather Tufted
By A. J. Iversen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful and in this style, unique Fritz Hansen sofa 1669, solid beechwood legs, completely
Leather, Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 15.75 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Amazing Mid-Century Daybed Sofa by Fred Ruf 1950s with Teddy Bear Fur Upholstery
By Wohnbedarf, Dieter Waeckerlin, Fred Ruf
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
black, solid teak and chrome with patina. Very cool upholstery in teddy bear fur with a matching neck
Metal
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
By Design Frères, Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery treatment gives...
Wrought Iron
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool by Crump and Kwash Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top. Offered in barstool (30...
Bronze
$9,400 / item
H 33.47 in W 77.17 in D 16.93 in
Weave 196, Credenza from Ringvide. Solid Birch wood, natural oil. Scandinavian
By Lukas Dahlén
Located in Visby, SE
Weave 196 Birch natural oil Weave credenza, made of solid birch wood and laminated birch veneér. Modern yet classic, bold yet modest the credenza serves as a great example of Scand...
Birch
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Milo Baughman Chesterfield Style Tufted Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Milo Baughman Chesterfield style tufted sofa with wood plinth base. In good vintage condition, circa 1980s Dimension: 84" long 32" deep 26" tall seat height 14".
Fabric
Danish Designer, Curved Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and wood sofa designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s.' Seat height: 15.75” All upholstered furniture can be reupholstered upon request for an additional ...
Fabric, Wood
George Smith Mohair Velvet Ottoman Sofa Banquette
By George Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental bespoke mohair velvet tufted sectional banquette sofa custom designed by George Smith, London UK. The grand "ottoman sofa" was commissioned by Samantha Todhunter Design fo...
Mohair, Hardwood
Italian Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, aluminum, Italy 1970s A lounge chair made in Italy in the 1970s. This chair strongly represents the essence of furniture design of the 1970s, going beyond the...
Aluminum
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,800 / set
H 14.75 in W 8.5 in D 4 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Glass Demi Lune Wall Sconces, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano glass demi lune wall sconces, in stock Black glass sphere and brass fittings. Textured Murano glass, Wired to the American standard Multiple available ...
Brass
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 25 in W 17 in D 17 in
Monumental Stiffel Parzinger Mid Century Regency Table Lamp Bronze Brass mcm 50s
By Tommi Parzinger, Stiffel
Located in Peoria, AZ
Stiffel Mid Century Bronze Brass Regency Table Lamp Epitome of Mid Century Elegance! Attributed to Tommi Parzinger A simply stunning Stiffel! Great regency design exemplified i...
Metal, Brass
$16,500
H 29 in W 97 in D 33 in
Luigi Tiengo No. 500-13 Sofa in Chocolate Mohair for Cimon Montréal, 1960's
By Cimon
Located in Culver City, CA
Prepare yourself for a sofa that’s truly out of this world: a rare, Luigi Tiengo gondola masterpiece that’ll make your heart skip a beat! This sculptural marvel, crafted by Montreal’...
Mohair, Walnut
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Scape Wall Light by Stem Design Dimensions: D 9 x W 16 x H 12 cm. Materials: Cast brass. Finish: Tumbled and burnished. Weight: 3 kg. Finished and assembled by hand in India....
Brass
Saarinen Style Oval Tulip Marble Top Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Mid Century style dining or conference table after Saarinen. An oval dining table with marble top resting on a cast aluminum conforming oval base having a thin tulip silhouet...
Marble, Aluminum
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.
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